1999

Throughout the whole of Bordeaux, 1999 was expected to give a top-flight and abundant harvest.

However, and unusually fierce storm hit the region of Saint-Emilion on the 5th September destroying almost one of the local vineyards. Angélus, Beau Séjour Bécot, Canon, Clos Fourtet, ... are some of the growths that suffered most, and the owners concerned were quick to harvest, in order to save what they could.

In Côte Rotie, the vintage 1999 is, according to Robert Parker, one of the most succeful vintage since the incredible 1978.

Best wines from the vintage 1999:

Extraordinary wines: Chateau Pajzos Tokaji Esszenzia 1999, Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc 1999, Torbreck Run Rig 1999, Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde 1999, Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche 1999, Castello Dei Rampolla D'Alceo 1999.

Outstanding wines: Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1999, Verite La Muse 1999, Domaine Ponsot Chapelle Chambertin 1999, Domaine Leroy Corton Renardes 1999, Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 1999.